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Temple crowd surges in Bihar
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During the holy month of Shravan, multiple incidents of crowd surges and stampedes occurred at temples in Bihar, India. On August 17, 2026, a stampede at the Ashok Dham Temple in the Lakhisarai district resulted in at least seven deaths and numerous injuries. The chaos was reportedly triggered by rumors of an electric current following a fallen pole or wire, compounded by the arrival of trains at a nearby halt and the collapse of bamboo barricades. Local authorities initiated investigations, and the Chief Minister announced compensation for the families of the deceased. One week later, on On August 24, 2026, during the final Monday of the Sawan month, a similar situation occurred at the Singheshwar Dham temple in Madhepura during the final Monday of the Sawan month. A crowd surge Madhepura. Heavy crowding led to a stampede at the main temple gate injured approximately six devotees. Security gate, resulting in injuries to several devotees and a police officer. While security personnel intervened to manage the crowd, crowd and while worship eventually resumed, authorities increased security measures at the premises were increased. to maintain order. This surge in devotees was part of a broader trend across India during the final Monday of Sawan, with massive numbers of people gathering at prominent sites such as the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, and the Baba Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar. While most regions reported peaceful celebrations, local administrations in various states implemented crowd management protocols to facilitate the large-scale religious gatherings.
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